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More order at quarantine control points amid return to ECQ
Metro Manila began its two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on Friday, August 6, 2021, with stricter border controls implemented due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Despite initial concerns, the Quezon City Police District observed fewer issues at checkpoints on the first day, with people appearing more prepared with their documents to prove they are Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR).
Police Brigadier General Antonio Candido Yarra noted that individuals were ready for inspection and knew what documents to present.
However, significant traffic was still observed at some checkpoints, such as the Batasan-San Mateo road where car lines exceeded 2 kilometers, and motorists at Rodriguez-Payatas faced over 30-minute waits.
Those without proper identification or authorization were turned away, while motorcycles and vehicles had separate lanes for quicker APOR checks.
Metro Manila Council chairman Edwin Olivarez stated that the first day of the ECQ generally proceeded well.
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